It is becoming increasingly obvious that the Omicron Variant has hit Oliver Ames hard. Classes are half empty, close-contact emails are blowing up people’s phones and everyone can name someone they know who has Covid or has been exposed to it. The Omicron Variant has quickly become the dominant strain of the virus in the […]
Principal Cavanaugh reflects on the start of the year
In December I sat down with Principal Cavanaugh to reflect on her first few months as principal of Oliver Ames. And, if I had to use one word to describe what her vision seems to be for Oliver Ames, it is “inclusion”. She also seems very open to hearing students opinions and really wants to […]
Why Are There So Many Holiday Shortages?
This year there has been a lot of widespread concern over shortages surrounding holiday items. Many people have done their holiday shopping early because of the lack of inventory due to supply shortages. These shortages are a result of lack of supplies and an increased demand. In addition, less people are working to create and […]
Reactions to the New Tiger Mindset Initiative
On Monday, a new initiative was launched to help combat lack of participation, respect and engagement from students here at OA. Most teachers took some, or all, of their class time to have an open discussion with their students on how the Tiger Mindset will be integrated into their class and what it means for […]
OA Reels as Swastika Located in School Bathroom
Administrators are investigating a swastika drawn onto a bathroom poster on Monday. Students and parents were informed of the incident in a letter emailed by Principal Cavanaugh Monday evening. ¨I am saddened to inform [the students] that late this afternoon, a swastika and related phrases were found scrawled across a printed poster in a bathroom […]
Gabby Petito’s Cause of Death Revealed
Almost everyone has heard of the disappearance of travel vlogger Gabby Petito. She disappeared in early September during a cross country road trip with her Fiancé Brian Laundrie in their van. Brian returned to his home in Florida a few days after her disappearance was announced. He quickly fled, with sources close to him saying […]